Sarah Collins Jones

Sarah Hollice Collins Brent Jones passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the age of 86 after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 27, 1936 in Laurel, Mississippi to Hollice Jimmie Collins and Sarah Agnes McKinley Collins. She graduated from George S. Gardiner High School in 1953 and Jones County Junior College in 1955. She was an excellent student during her time in school and graduated at the top of her class. Upon graduation from JCJC, she worked for the Employment office in Laurel in a position she thoroughly enjoyed. She then moved to Heidelberg, Mississippi where she owned and operated Brent’s Grocery for several years. Heidelberg was her home for a large part of her adult life. There she was actively involved in her church, the garden club, and other community organizations and events. Much of her time over the years was spent assisting her brother, Jim, with the family tax business. She enjoyed her time there and knew most all of their clients on a personal level. She more recently moved back to Laurel where she resided with her husband of 9 years, Benny Joe Jones, Sr. until her death. They were married on October 7, 2013. Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Hollice and her mother Agnes; an infant baby brother; son Bruce Samuel Jones; and her first husband, Billy Martin Brent. She is survived by her husband, Benny Joe Jones, Sr.; son, Benny Joe Jones, Jr. and wife Paula Jones of Houston Texas; granddaughter, Kaley Alyssa Jones of Houston, Texas; brother, Jim Collins of Laurel, MS; niece, Courtney Collins Woodard (Bill Woodard) of Skiatook, Oklahoma; nephew, Scott Collins (Jeannie T. Collins) of Evansville, IN. She will also be greatly missed by her great nieces, Kate Woodard and Claire Woodard; and great nephew, Will Woodard. Sarah loved gardening, both flower and vegetable gardening. She enjoyed bridge with friends, and loved all things family. She loved game shows, playing cards and puzzles of all kinds. You could always find a crossword nearby. There were very few she couldn’t complete. She was a collector of cookbooks and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She was full of life - spunky and determined - but a true Southern lady. She was devoted to her family and to her husband Benny. She was a true caregiver and caretaker in every sense of the word. She will be greatly missed but we are comforted by beautiful memories. Family visitation begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 14th at Memory Chapel. The family invites friends to join them for visitation from 1:00-1:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Calhoun Cemetery. To view and sign the online guestbook, visit: www.memorychapellaurel.com

Sarah Collins Jones

January 27, 1936 - August 10, 2022